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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 367.25 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 367.25 and 155.65 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 367.25 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/367.25 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 367.25 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 57,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.63/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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